7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Delivery, scheduling, inventory management, reservations, and guest management have seen technological advancements over the past few years, and it's just the beginning. This speeds up the customer experience, saves your servers time, and likely frees up tables a little bit faster, allowing you to seat more customers.

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Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 312

Restaurant Clicks

JANUARY 24, 2020

With so many online reservation systems available on the market, it can be hard to select the platform that makes the most sense for your business. Restaurant reservation apps make it easy for customers to book tables, and they help staff keep track of reservations. . Best Restaurant Reservation Systems .

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Reservations Email Marketing Social Media Book 78

Open for Business

MAY 9, 2024

Perfect your outdoor seating Whether it's a sidewalk cafe, rooftop terrace, or garden patio, outdoor dining is a major draw for guests when the weather warms up. Expand your al fresco seating and create a welcoming and comfortable outdoor space with stylish furniture, shade umbrellas, and ambient lighting.

Seasonal Menu 78

Seasonal Menu Social Media Outdoor Email Marketing 78

Lavu

JANUARY 31, 2020

Dining out is no exception; customers are seeking restaurants that integrate the latest reservation technology. It’s no secret that the day-to-day activities are moving at a fast pace, and the ease of online reservation tech is seductive to the modern customer. . Across the board, you’ll find the same industry-standard features: .

Reservations 78

Reservations Loyalty Program Front of House Social Media 78

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Your smartphone is your restaurant's media center. It's a full-on media company. Shawn is the host of not one but two podcasts— Digital Hospitality and Restaurant Influencers —and he stopped by ours to talk about creating a media brand out of your restaurant. That smartphone is your media center.

Social Media 450

Social Media Hiring Website Management Hospitality 450

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2022

Reservation software keeps your hosts organized, review sites provide you with actionable feedback on your performance, and staff management software keeps your team in sync with auto scheduling. As diners flock back to restaurant dining rooms after an extended hiatus, reservations have become more important than ever.

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Management Management Operations Point of Sale 195

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 17, 2020

trying to put new people in seats, a customer retention strategy seeks to spend time bringing existing customers back. For full-service restaurants, many POS or reservation systems can also help collect data for you. It’s essential that your restaurant’s social media presence is one that people want to follow.

Loyalty Program 370

Loyalty Program Social Media Email Marketing Customer Service 370

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

It helps to cut the customer’s path to your contact information, offers, reservations, and more. It allows customers to make direct reservations without having to go to a third party page or the website. It allows you to display multiple means of contact, including your website, social media account, address, and phone number.

Website Management 253

Website Management Customer Service Customer Experience Book 253

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2021

Customers want the ability to order online, set up delivery, view seating, and book tables through the convenience of a mobile phone. Establishing, monitoring, posting, and maintaining social media accounts such as Instagram and Facebook. Paid social media advertising that directly targets your local audience.

Marketing 199

Marketing Social Media Mobile Ordering Website Management 199

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Online reservation system. Make the pen-powered reservation book a thing of the past by moving the reservation-making process online. A system like OpenTable takes reservations day and night, running the book even when you’re away from the restaurant. Pre-shift reporting. Digital waitlist. Vegetarian menu.

Technology 147

Technology Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 147

EATER

JULY 11, 2022

at Shukette, the group’s latest addition, are full up for the next three weeks on Resy, the reservation-making platform. That happens minutes after reservations open at 9 a.m. From what she’s seeing, the reservations in the city are more in demand now than they were even in 2019. Lucia Pham /Eater. each day, explains Freeman.

Front of House 84

Front of House Reservations Fine Dining Back of House 84

SpotOn

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Advertise your egg hunt ahead of time through social media and email marketing, as well as in your restaurant's entryway so diners know to look out for pastel-colored surprises. You might need to re-up the supply in between seatings, so delegate easter egg hunt duties to your host or add it to your servers' sidework duties.

Social Media 52

Social Media Seasonal Menu Email Marketing Online Ordering 52

7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2020

Just this last weekend, in the state of New Jersey, parks were opened and beaches were open, and there were a lot of people that just said ‘social distancing? Social distancing and protective equipment ?? This may mean limiting seating per table or reorganizing your dining area to ensure tables are over 6 feet apart.

BOH 368

BOH FOH Food Safety Equipment 368

Tableo

JULY 20, 2023

Utilise your restaurant’s social media presence by integrating your email newsletter sign-up form with your profiles to make it simple for followers to subscribe to your list. Email addresses are collected automatically upon booking and stored in the system. This is a unique deal for when you come back.” New to Tableo?

Email Marketing 75

Email Marketing Marketing Website Management Reservations 75

Tableo

JULY 11, 2023

Use inviting seating arrangements and think about incorporating elements like live music or themed décor. Effective happy hour promotion Take advantage of online platforms and social media Use social media to interact with your audience, provide appetising food and drink photographs, and announce and promote your happy hour specials.

Social Media 42

Social Media Seasonal Menu Reservations Customer Experience 42

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Though you can probably remember all the vital facts about the people in your inner social circle, it’s impossible to remember everything about a restaurant’s hundreds or even thousands of guests. Most potential guests, especially Millennials and Gen Z , first notice a restaurant online, usually on social media channels.

Technology 78

Technology Online Ordering Website Management Mobile Ordering 78

Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 3, 2022

We’ll explore software for inventory management, restaurant payment and billing, food delivery, dashboards, restaurant onboarding, reservation management, and ERP systems. These automate book-keeping (keeping track of sales, accounts payable, accounts receivable, short and long-term debt, etc.), Restaurant Reservation Software.

Management 120

Management Management Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 120

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Elements To Include On Your Restaurant’s Website Include these key elements to make sure that your restaurant’s site is informative and gets customers in your seats. Reservations information - Include a phone number or embed your reservation software’s widget. Its appointments widget is ideal for reservations.

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Demo Website Management SEO Online Ordering 240

Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Don’t forget to detail marketing strategies, which could range from social media advertising to partnerships with local businesses. Technology streamlines operations and makes everything that much easier, whether it’s using point of sale (POS) systems or a reservations platform. Training is non-negotiable.

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License Email Marketing Seasonal Menu Front of House 78

Restaurant365

JUNE 9, 2021

A new customer may book a reservation or an event, which means the customer will receive confirmations and reminders. Or the new diner may check out your social media or an affiliate network. Essentially, you are paying a commission for being available for the order or reservation. Increase average spend per guest.

FOH 78

FOH BOH Front of House Back of House 78

Restaurant365

JANUARY 27, 2022

With QR code menus that offer ordering capabilities, guests can order as soon as they’re seated. Improve Social Media Engagement. Some QR menus feature built-in social media integration and retargeting, enabling your restaurant group to take orders directly from social platforms, and retargeting guests.

Mobile Ordering 148

Mobile Ordering Social Media Customer Experience Online Ordering 148

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The Wine Room seats approximately fifty guests, while The Loft comfortably seats sixteen people. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Matthew’s has two private dining spaces. Chart House. Bistro Aix.

Dine-in 117

Dine-in Seasonal Menu Reservations Website Management 117

Restaurant Clicks

JUNE 3, 2021

Keep an eye out for such events on their website and social media! The White Queso and the Shrimp Tostada are absolutely winners in our book for menu items. Lulu’s is a fantastic place to gather with friends, and we highly recommend making reservations. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Order Online.

Outdoor 147

Outdoor Dine-in Reservations Front of House 147

Buzztime Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Start spreading the word that your restaurant welcomes holiday party reservations! They can drop off coupons to receptionists that include an offer – like a $50 gift card – for whomever books the holiday party. Drive reservations and promote events that will happen during the slowest time of the year in this biz: January and February.

Marketing 78

Marketing Seasonal Menu Brewery Small Business 78

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Talk about what marketing channels you plan to use to get butts in seats. Detail your plans for using social media, local advertising, promotions, and how you're going to reach your target audience. Manager Log Books. Marketing plan and channels. Positioning. You may want to list out: Team Management. Scheduling software.

Point of Sale 398

Point of Sale Back of House Document Download 398

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

For the respondents who reported having outdoor seating (or planned to add outdoor seating soon) and whose climates allow them to seat people outdoors nine or fewer months of the year, the decision to “weatherize” the patio for the colder weather was split. Created a more limited menu (38 percent).

2020 219

2020 Mobile Ordering Hotels Food Safety 219

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Allow Customers to Make Reservations Online. Adding a simple widget like Open Table’s Make a Reservation for customers brings several advantages. First and foremost, it is an almost guaranteed seating. If they can book right then and there why would they continue to search for other options.

SEO 105

SEO Social Media Email Marketing Point of Sale 105

Buzztime Business

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Those born between 1982 and 2000 reserve 23.8% 1) “Salt Bae” Bartender Battle Your bar deserves its own salt bae : a server or bartender who performs a trick so good, it’s gotta be shared on social media…ASAP. The crowd votes on their favorite (and shares all the action on social media). You decide. You decide.

Bar 78

Bar Social Media Workshop Seasonal Menu 78

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 15, 2021

An Italian restaurant known for its trendy dishes, relationships with social media influencers, and beautiful sunroom, it is conveniently located within walking or subway distance of the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, and Prospect Park. Once reserved, you will get pin or laser access to the dining location.

Dine-in 109

Dine-in Seasonal Menu Back of House Website Management 109

Future Food

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Each sector of hospitality is confronting new and evolving challenges and maintaining a high volume of customer patronage is problematical with varying social distancing requirements still in force throughout Australia and the implied health concerns at the forefront of most consumers minds. Mister Bianco - Execution is everything.

Point of Sale 141

Point of Sale Social Media Customer Service Consumer Goods 141

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

As the NBA’s first partner in the on-demand delivery platform category, DoorDash is launching its #PlayItForward Challenge, a new social media campaign designed to unite communities and encourage fans to support Black-owned restaurants. Seated Acquires VenueBook. Seated acquired digital event booking platform VenueBook.

Kitchen Safety 197

Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 197

EATER

AUGUST 30, 2022

A decade into the “Jiro” era, omakase has become both a rarified experience — and one that’s rife for future experimentation In 2013, even though I could not afford it (not like there was a time when I could afford it), I saved up my money and got a reservation at Sushi Nakazawa soon after it opened. In Los Angeles.

Customer Experience 109

Customer Experience Fine Dining 2013 Reservations 109

Open for Business

MARCH 1, 2023

Restaurant work is indeed stressful and it’s not for everyone, but one of its major advantages is that it’s inherently social, fast-paced, and fun. But in the age of social media marketing , it can help to have someone ensure your feeds are posting consistently with messages that enhance your brand and serve your business.

Fast Casual 78

Fast Casual Cash Management Front of House Fine Dining 78

Open for Business

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Try to seat them promptly or offer them a pleasant place to wait. Glance at it just before reservation times so you can say, “Welcome back, Jane!” A well-built guest profile provides an instruction book for how to delight each guest during their dining experience. Each visitor should be treated like a guest in your home.

Customer Experience 88

Customer Experience Online Ordering Customer Service Hospitality 88

EATER

JULY 8, 2022

Diners need to understand that things will never be as they were before the pandemic In the final six weeks of our pandemic-born restaurant, customers formed a line out the door and booked out dinner reservations weeks ahead. How long do you think it will be before you have seating available?”. “It until 3 p.m.,

Online Ordering 99

Online Ordering Seasonal Menu Customer Service Social Media 99

Buzztime Business

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Those born between 1982 and 2000 reserve 23.8% 1) “Salt Bae” Bartender Battle Your bar deserves its own salt bae : a server or bartender who performs a trick so good, it’s gotta be shared on social media…ASAP. The crowd votes on their favorite (and shares all the action on social media). You decide. You decide.

Bar 60

Bar Social Media Workshop Seasonal Menu 60

Buzztime Business

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Those born between 1982 and 2000 reserve 23.8% 1) “Salt Bae” Bartender Battle Your bar deserves its own salt bae : a server or bartender who performs a trick so good, it’s gotta be shared on social media…ASAP. The crowd votes on their favorite (and shares all the action on social media). You decide. You decide.

Bar 60

Bar Social Media Workshop Seasonal Menu 60